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PORTAGE PARK DAY NURSERY

5332-5334 W ADDISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60641 · Children's Services Facility

Inspection summary

PORTAGE PARK DAY NURSERY has been inspected 13 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 9, 2013. The most recent inspection, on June 11, 2026, recorded 1 infraction.

5 of 13 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there was 1 inspection with 1 infraction recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for your health. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food and other products must come from approved sources, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when spoiled, expired or damaged. Labelling also matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 20, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are one of the main ways germs spread, from person to person and onto food and surfaces. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing their hands when required, and sick staff being kept away from work where it matters. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 25, 2021. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Surfaces, dishes and tools that touch food or people must be cleaned and then sanitized or disinfected. Inspectors check sanitizer strength, dishwasher temperatures and how cleaning is done. Poor sanitizing lets germs survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on October 17, 2018. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be clean and in good repair, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate health risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 9 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on June 11, 2026. For example: TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be made of cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked surface or worn part. They are generally lower risk but show how well the place is maintained.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 19, 2017. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

13 inspections

  1. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
  2. License

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING BEING STORED IN PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOOD AND SPICES WHEN NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
  4. License

    1 infraction

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY.
  5. Canvass

    0 infractions

  6. License

    0 infractions

  7. License

    3 infractions

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER INSTALLED ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR EASIER TO USE.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT (MIDDLE) DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTILATION COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • 2-102.14 (A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE TCS TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR (7 DAYS FROM OPENING FOOD PRODUCTS).
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP/LID OF GREASE BOX INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-204.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR MOP SINK IN REAR LAUNDRY ROOM.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.115 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AND GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER (DRIED LEAVES) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SOME LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR LAUNDRY ROOM AND REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE RACKS.
  10. License

    2 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MIN0R VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1932081 DATED 6/3/16. #34- Found cracked floor tiles under hand washing sink in kitchen area. Instructed to repair and maintain. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MAINTENANCE MAN ALEJANDRO ALVARADO ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION TO FIX THE FLOOR. FLOOR TILES ARE NOW REPLACED WITH NEW ONE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CAULK AROUND ALL WASHBOWL SINKS AND EXPOSED AND SINKS NOT IN GOOD REPAIR,WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Found cracked floor tiles under hand washing sink in kitchen area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Found loose faucet on right sink in kid's restroom. (Also found grout has a small amount of black mold-like substance. Must remove during repair.) Instructed to repair and maintain.
  12. License

    0 infractions

  13. License

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING TILES IN FRONT CLASS ROOM ARE DAMAGE. MUST REPLACE OR PAINT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • VENTILATION COVERS , THRU-OUT PREMISES HAVE BUILD-UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

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